Chillicothe (Friday, August 7, 2015) –As preliminary operations get under way, contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9 will soon start a paving project in Pike County.

Crews from Shelly and Sands, Inc. will be resurfacing approximately seven miles of state Route 124, from the Highland County line to County Road 6 (Lapperell Road), as well as performing minor bridge repairs.

Motorists will encounter temporary lane restrictions as traffic will be reduced to one lane and maintained by flaggers when crews are at work during daytime, business hours. ODOT reminds motorists of the need for additional caution when traveling through this and other work zones.

Shelly and Sands, of Thornville, Ohio, was awarded a contract in the amount of approximately $1.125 million to resurface the route, and all work is anticipated to be completed by late fall.

For additional information on lane and road closures caused by construction, accidents, flooding or other related traffic events throughout the state, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com.

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For more information contact: Kathleen Fuller, Public Information Officer1-888-819-8501, ext. 7748834, toll free in Ohio1-740-774-8834, direct line and outside Ohio